Shoebill in Planet Zoo 2
Last verified 2026-10-14
AnimalsShoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a base-game entry. Housing: Habitat - Flying. Zoopedia status: Vulnerable. Biomes: Wetlands.
Source-based reference, not a hands-on play report. Values are the official website's displayed snapshot; check the planned adult population and current in-game Zoopedia before building.
Housing and environment requirements
The displayed space values are not a fixed allowance for every group size. Frontier's Animals guide says each additional adult increases space requirements; use the Zoopedia population planner and traversable-area checks.
Use an aviary with a mesh roof; satisfy flight space as well as land area.
| Field | Official value |
|---|---|
| Land | 200 m² |
| Shelter | 5 m² |
| Flight area | 50 m² |
| Barrier | Grade 2; 1 m high |
| Terrain | Grass 20–80%; Sand 0–80%; Waterlogged 20–100%; Rock 0–20%; Soil 20–80% |
| Temperature | 14–33°C |
| Population range | 1–2 |
| Periodic food expenses | $714.00 (in-game currency) |
Food expenses are the website's species figure, not a verified total bill for a chosen group. Fields not reproduced here must be checked at the source; do not infer zero.
Official relationship labels
Thriving relationships on this species page: No partners listed.
Neutral relationships on this species page: Greater Flamingo.
These are directional source labels, and some pairs appear in both categories. Both labels are retained. Check the other species' page too and meet every animal's social and environment requirements. A shared biome alone does not establish a relationship.
Questions people ask
Is Shoebill in the base game?
Yes, the official index marks it Base Game.
What temperature does Shoebill need?
The official page lists 14–33°C. Match the animal's environment, not just the map biome.